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May 24, 2026
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IEBC walks tightrope over degree rule for MP, MCA aspirants

IEBC walks tightrope over degree rule for MP, MCA aspirants

As the 2027 elections draw closer, the battle over university degrees for MPs and MCAs has resurfaced...

✨ Key Highlights

The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) is facing renewed challenges in enforcing the university degree requirement for parliamentary aspirants ahead of the 2027 General Election.

  • The commission has struggled to implement the requirement since 2015.
  • Key players include the IEBC and Members of Parliament who have opposed the rule.
  • Court orders have previously favored aspirants without formal education, complicating enforcement.

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